Irish Immigrants Shaped American Life and Politics
The article surveys Irish emigration from the 1845 potato famine onward, noting large-scale move to America and participation in building railways, canals, and cities like Boston. It highlights high assimilation, political activity, and the strong presence of Irish voters, while debunking the charge that Irish immigrants rely on public aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Galway
America
Canada
Dominion
Australia
New Zealand
United States
Boston
Belfast
Dublin
Werver
Immigrants urged for New South Wales labour needs
A commentary from the era urges Irish and British emigrants to seek work in New South Wales plains focusing on farm labour. It stresses sobriety, endurance, and practicality over clerical or professional roles, promising rapid advancement for those with capital and agricultural experience amid a growing demand for farm hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Ireland
Year’s diaries and calendars from Sydney merchants
The piece reviews diaries and calendars issued in the year by Sydney firms. Collins Bros. and Co. show week‑dated tablet diaries and calendar notebooks. Andrew Teher and Co. and Enfold and Co. offer blotters, calendars, and note products. Singer Sewing Machine Co. releases an extra large block calendar and Australasia almanac for 1908. Dunlop Rubber Tyre Co. issues a colorful calendar. Other firms such as Mezars W. Brooks and Co. John Pattie and Sons Anthony Hordern and Ludowici and Son publish scenic calendars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meaars
Collins Bros. and Co
Clarence Street
Sydney
Edinburgh
Dunlop Rubber Tyre Co
Mezars, W
Assisted immigrants return details for New South Wales arrivals
The Intelligence Department lists 75 nominated immigrants between January 1, 1906 and December 3, 1907. Of these, 337 came from UK towns, 138 from London, 82 Glasgow, 34 Manchester, 26 Birmingham, 20 Newcastle, 18 Aberdeen, 15 Edinburgh, 12 Belfast, 10 Sheffield, 5 Liverpool. 37 natives from foreign countries and the rest from UK rural districts or British colonies. Most nominees are wives and children of existing settlers. Britain selects in rural pursuits via the Agent General for female domestic servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intelligence Department
New South Wales
United Kingdom
London
Glasgow
Manchester
Birmingham
Newcastle
Aberdeen
Edinburgh
Belfast
Sheffield
Dublin
Liverpool
Great Britain
Is insanity infectious or contagious historically debated
Historically debate over whether insanity could be caught from others. Early views claimed no contagion but some medical journals cite statistics showing nurses and attendants reporting they themselves were affected. Modern interpretation emphasizes strong psychosocial influence rather than true infection.
Lunatics and Genius: Professor Hildegarde on Genius and Insanity
The article discusses Professor Hildegarde’s theory that eccentric minds and lunatics can advance civilization. It cites Dryden and notes how insanity is linked to inventive feats, including a historical tale of an English madman dreaming an airship and Maxim’s later flying machine built from the same toy concept.
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Hild
Dryden
Walla
Hildegarde
Evasylum
Genina
Hildegarie
Maxim
N ‘Vy
Mr Dooley Describes Ocean Travel Across the Atlantic
The humorous Mr Dooley reflects on his voyage aboard the Lusitania with a wide Irish vernacular. He jokes that a boat is a hotel and laments the ocean as endless water while marveling at human ingenuity in making ships. He notes land beckons and questions crossing again.
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Mr. Hennessy
Mr. Dooley
A Castle of Confectionery Stedmans in Clarence Street Sydney
A detailed portrait of Stedman's confectionery empire in Clarence Street Sydney. The firm boasts of its vast warehouse, extensive Lion Brand sweets, and a history from small beginnings to premier national supplier. It highlights innovation after the 1908 fire, modern machinery, and invites country customers to request a postcard with product novelties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
James Stedman
Clarence Street
Sydney
Stedman
Commonwealth
Lion
Stedman's
Phoenix-lika
Ristora
A Queer Breed Dialog Between a Dog and Man
A fragment from a dog discussion describes a peculiar breed with a short nose and slim build. The dialogue reflects a playful, rural exchange about how the animal differs from common dogs in size, shape, and temperament.
A Fortunate Son Faces Illegitimacy Trial at the Hall
Charles Vavasseur confronts his uncle Sir Edward Challoner and the rector Richard Vavasseur over his birthright and legitimacy after a will dispute surfaces. Bailey the steward unveils a hidden past and a path to Russia to prove Charles’s origins, while Beatrix Challoner weighs aid against wealth.
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Richard Vavas- Gane
Tin Racekandl
Barks
Breod
Cuthbert
Sparrow
Edward Challoner
Charles
Amana
Ker
Dickson
Cottey
Charles Vavasseur
Probalis
Tru
Bailey
Russia
Doudtess
Richard Vavasseur
Doctor links head injuries to crime and cures by surgery
A medical specialist describes cases where blows to specific brain regions trigger changes such as kleptomania and religious insanity. He cites a girl who became a thief after a temple injury and a sixteen year old liar and thief who briefly regained morality after removing a skull strip and multiple trephinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womahood
Akwil
A New Sensation in a Mirror
An elderly farmer visits town to buy a hat and peers into a glass to see if it suits him. He asks if the image is really him and, after learning it is, admits he has never truly seen his own face before. He buys the hat and pauses to glance at his reflection once more before leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veal
Charles Ly
Vavasseur
Margaret
Cuthbert
Sante
Steward
Bailey
Charles Vavasseur
Raness
L.H
Charles
Russia
London
Abopman
Meeself
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Country Press
Crimea
Richard Harding Davis
Branfield Hall
Minnie Grey
Aleyn
Edward
Mar
Charley
Ipswich
Mr. Sparrow
Geoffrey Vavasseur
Beatrix Challoner
Papa
Tricksey
Eve
Sir Edward C. Challoner
Virgil
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